This is debatable the last monument of the season with the Giro de Lombardia 2024, penultimate test of the cycling calendar with a great lineup of favorites in contention. Tadej Pogaçar, Remco Evenepoel and Marc Hirschi which came loaded with an important streak in the final stretch of the course.
The race starts emblematic city of Bergamo. The start will feature a few flat first kilometers before starting an important series of climbs in the city area. Oh climb Colle di Berbenno, Valpiana, Ganda and Forcellino di Bianzano They will make up more than 50% of the total gradient of the entire stage, with a total length of 252 kilometers.
During the stage, the cyclists will face a thrilling stretch along the shore of the lake Nesso. When they get there it will start the hardest climb in Lombardy to Colma di Sormano. It will be very demanding for the runners, presenter a 13 km climb with slopes of up to 11%before go to Como, where the last 10 kilometers will be traveled.
The UAE Emirates and Soudal-Quickstep teams They have confirmed their riders to meet on the Italian stage next Saturday, where two of the great stars of current cycling meet, Tadej Pogacar and Remco Evenepoel. In addition to the above Marc Hirschi and the Spaniard Enric Mas.
The favorite cyclists who fought for victory in the town of Como are Tadej Pogacar (UAE Emirates), Remco Evenepoel (Soudal Quickstep), Primoz Roglic (RedBull Bora), Marc Hirschi (UAE Emirates) and the Ecuadorian Richard Carapaz (Education First-EasyPost).
Pogaçar has won the last three editions in a row (2021, 2022 and 2023)but there are also names that can cause many wars. Simon Yates leads Jayco-Alulaapart from by Matteo Jorgensen (Visma-Lease a Bike) or Guillaume Martin (Cofidis).
When is the 2024 Giro de Lombardia cycling event?
The race will be held here Saturday, October 12, at 10:30 am
Where will the 2024 Giro de Lombardia cycling be held?
Race can be seen of Eurosport 2platform channel Eurosport. It can also be seen by the DAZN and MAX platforms. You can follow all information about the 2024 Giro de Lombardia cycling live on the Mundo Deportivo website.
Source: La Verdad
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